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Building an endowment that will support community efforts

Community volunteers in Talkeetna, Trapper Creek and the other communities in the upper Susitna River valley take on the spirit of Jessica Stevens as they build the Foundation named in her memory. Jessica Stevens Community Foundation

Community volunteers in Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, Cantwell and the other communities in the upper Susitna River valley take on the spirit of Jessica Stevens as they

build the Foundation named in her memory. Building an endowment that will support community efforts for years to come, leaders are focused on supporting compassionate health care, innovative education, community enrichment, active enjoyment of the natural environment, and arts and cultural expression. The area, near the base of Denali, is known for its independent people who rely on each other's support and a tremendous community spirit. Jessica Stevens embodied this spirit as she and her family worked tirelessly to transform a health-care clinic serving the northern Susitna Valley communities before her death late in 2007. Jessica transformed the clinic from a staff of two people working out of a converted house and, with a $5-million capital campaign, into a federally qualified community health center with a staff of 40 health-care professionals, including a full-time physician and dentist, and a satellite office. Jessica was also active in the area's arts community and was truly an example for others wanting to give back to a community so strong. Locally governed, the Foundation is solely focused on the needs of the communities of the upper Susitna River valley through a permanent endowment that makes grants to the nonprofit groups that serve the area.

05/04/2026

Today is Jess’ birthday. If you knew her, you know she loved birthdays - hers and everyone else’s! Consider a donation to the Jessica Stevens Community Foundation to celebrate her or anyone else you’ve loved and lost. jessicastevenscf.org

04/30/2026

JSCF's annual Healthy Communities Grant Cycle opens tomorrow!
Applications will be accepted from May 1 to June 15th. The focus is grants that promote healthy communities and support a broad range of community needs, including: compassionate health care, innovative education, community enrichment, active enjoyment of the natural environment, and arts and cultural expression are considered. Applications from nonprofit organizations serving the Northern Susitna Valley are welcome.

To learn more and to apply go to: https://jessicastevenscf.org/grant-cycle-open-info/

04/20/2026

Congratulations to Denali Arts Council and the Friends of the Talkeetna Library for winning JSCF's 2 cent campaign at Earth Day. They each receive a $100 minigrant. Thank you to Denali Education Center for hosting this event and for the nonprofits that participated in the fair. We love you all!

The image shows JSCF board members Margareth Twigg and Joel Stigliano.

04/17/2026

Earth Day will be celebrated this Saturday, April 18th in Talkeetna! Look for our booth at the Denali Education Center between 11am and 3pm. There will be local nonprofit organizations, recycling, food, and environmental-themed presentations. Bring the kids for projects and activities.

Visit the JSCF booth to learn more about us and put your 2 cents in to vote for which two nonprofit organizations receive a $100 minigrant.

04/16/2026

Our community foundation is pleased to share an upcoming opportunity to learn more about thoughtful, tax-wise charitable giving. We’d like to invite you to a free, virtual session on Smart Giving Strategies hosted by the Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) and presented by Meghan A. Muñoz, CPA, CFP®, CDFA®, Partner, Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Financial Advisor at Alaska Wealth Advisors.

Tuesday, April 21 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM via Zoom

This session will cover practical ways to maximize your charitable giving based on new tax rules, including the benefits of current and legacy giving from retirement accounts, donating appreciated stock, and “bunching” charitable gifts.

If you’re interested in learning more about thoughtful, tax-wise giving, we hope you’ll join in.

https://alaskacf.org/smart-giving-strategies/

04/07/2026

JSCF awarded Sunshine Station Child Care Center $1500 to help with the cost of providing nutritious meals and snacks to the 37 children enrolled at the daycare. The amount of the grant is tripled thank you to a match grant from the Alaska Community Foundation through their Nourished Communities Match Fund. This opportunity is designed to increase food security for our nonprofit organizations in 2026. JSCF's grant combined with the match provided $4500 to the daycare for healthy food!

Read the full post online: https://jessicastevenscf.org/sunshine-station-child-care-center-receives-funds-for-nutritious-food/

03/31/2026

Today is the last day to apply for your PFD and choose to support Alaska nonprofit organizations through Pick.Click.Give. You you PCG you can search for organizations that are in your area.
Your support makes our communities better!

Pick.Click.Give. allows Alaskans to share their Permanent Fund Dividend with causes they care about. Your donation - big or small - goes directly to your chosen non profit.

03/29/2026

Congratulations to these amazing female leaders that help make ACF strong!

03/13/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/186VG637TT/

In this episode host Trisha Costello and guests discussed the Jessica Stevens Community Foundation , the Mat-Su Health Foundation and the many ways they both have supported Upper Valley non-profits directly. Also included were audio clips by a handful of local organizations describing how they have and will benefit from the support of both foundations.

Tune into tonight to KTNA 88.9FM or visit the post at:

https://ktna.org/2026/03/su-valley-voice-jessica-stevens-community-foundation-mat-su-health-foundation/

03/06/2026

The spaghetti dinner is classic fundraiser, but it's been awhile since I have been to one. I look forward to supporting this cause and enjoying a meal out!

Address

PO Box 436
Talkeetna, AK
99676

Telephone

+19073346700

Website

http://www.jessicastevenscf.org/donate

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